Top moment of 2012 number 10

Girl Power

Two of the most dominating female high school athletes in state history capped off their careers in 2012 with monumental achievements.

Jackson Academy’s Ellie Yates finished her high school career a 6-time MAIS state champion. Yates played varsity tennis ever since the 7th grade…she only lost one set in her entire high school career, in that first varsity season as a 7th grade

Her career in Mississippi so remarkable, she was signed to a scholarship by the University of Southern Cal

She managed all this while bucking the conventional wisdom of how to groom a tennis star

Meanwhile in the circle, Madison Central softball won their 3rd consecutive state championship on the shoulder of their ace, Kelly Young.

The Jaguar senior finished her career with 29 wins and only 3 losses and a microscopic 0.29 ERA.

Her ability caught the eye of several programs across the nation and Young inked a scholarship with the University of Arkansas..but it’s the moments in Madison that meant the most to Young

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